Information-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes in a Resource-Limited Country: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mengiste, Muluken; Ahmed, Mohammedjud Hassen; Bogale, Adina Demissie; Yilma, Tesfahun Melese

doi:10.2147/dmso.s289905

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“…Respondents with less than or equal to three information sources about DM were 85% less likely to have high diabetic health literacy. Among the study participants, the majority (97.3%) were using health care professionals as an information source, and the result of another study conducted in Debre Markos showed that a higher number (88.6%) of the study participants reported that their source of information were health care professionals [ 20 ]. This might be for the reason that health care professionals are easily accessible to patients with diabetes mellitus as compared to the other informational sources.…”

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Diabetic health literacy and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients on follow up at public hospitals, Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia, 2021

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Objective This study was aimed to assess diabetic health literacy and associated factors among adult diabetic patients in public hospitals, Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 diabetic patients in three public hospitals and the samples were selected using simple random sampling technique. The comprehensive functional, communicative, and critical health literacy questionnaire was used to measure diabetic health literacy. Descriptive statistics and Ordinary logistic regression analyses were conducted, and a P-value of < 0.05 was considered to declare a result as statistically significant. Result A total of 402 diabetic patients were involved in the study. Of all respondents, 41.8%, 27.9%, and 30.3% had low, moderate, and high diabetic health literacy respectively. Educational status; can’t read and write (AOR = 0.085;95% CI: 0.03,0.26), can read and write (AOR = 0.10; 95% CI: 0.04,0.30), primary school (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.09,0.67), secondary school (AOR = 0.37; 95% CI: 0.14,0.99), duration of onset ≤5 years (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI:1.09,4.19), being not member of DM association (AOR = 0.43; 95% CI: 0.26,0.73), having ≤ 3 diabetes mellitus information sources (AOR = 0.15; 95% CI: 0.03,0.77), social support; poor (AOR = 0.40;95% CI: 0.21,0.79), and moderate (AOR = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.28,0.92) were significantly associated with diabetic health literacy. Conclusion A substantial number of diabetic patients had low diabetic health literacy. Educational status, Sources of diabetic information, Member of DM association, and social support were significantly and positively associated with diabetic health literacy. But, duration of diabetes onset was negatively associated with diabetic health literacy of respondents. So, we recommend providing readable and picturized printed materials, and diabetic patient education to be considered.

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Diabetic health literacy and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients on follow up at public hospitals, Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia, 2021

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“… 22 This disparity could be explained by males’ better health-seeking behavior than females. 29 , 30 The perceived concern that adult males with COVID-19 have a higher risk of death than their female counterparts across all age groups may increase health-seeking behavior for COVID-19 vaccination. This may result in a high demand for vaccination among males.…”

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Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adult Diabetes Patients in Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Ethiopia; A Cross-Sectional Study

Mesele¹,

Shiferaw²,

Tunta³

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Background According to recently published data, individuals infected with COVID-19 having concomitant diabetes may experience disease worsening or even death. The purpose of this study was to determine diabetes patients’ willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine as well as its magnitude and determinants. Methods Three hundred eighty six diabetes patients who visited Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital during February and March 2022 participated in this institution-based cross-sectional study. Descriptive statistics were used to demonstrate frequencies and percentages, while logistic regression was used to identify the relevant determinants of vaccination readiness. Age, gender, income, place of residence, COVID-19 exposure, length of diabetes, awareness of and attitudes toward the COVID-19 immunization were all evaluated as associated factors. Results Out of 386 study participants, 268 (69.43%) were male and 146 (37.82) completed their secondary schooling. From 386 study participants 82.6% (95% CI; 78.5–86.3%) were willing to get vaccinated. The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination among diabetes patients was independently influenced by sex (Adjusted Odd Ratio [AOR] = 6.84 (2.98, 15.68)), exposure to the illness (AOR 8.98 (3.22, 25.04)), attitude (AOR = 2.63 (1.2, 5.77)), and length of the disease (AOR = 0.62 (0.51, 0.76)). Conclusion Most of the study participants were willing to get the COVID-19 immunization. The relevant agency should make the immunization available in order to enhance disease control and reduce infection-related complications with special consideration of diabetes patients.

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“…Research has shown that maintaining confidentiality is a cornerstone of successful ART through improving the adherence to ART of PLHIV. 16 , 17 On the contrary, breach of confidentiality is the leading cause of low healthcare-seeking behavior among HIV-positive patients, low ART adherence, and traveling long distances to access ART. 16 , 18 Moreover, it may also be the leading cause of an increased incidence of HIV infection and HIV-related mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia.…”

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“… 16 , 17 On the contrary, breach of confidentiality is the leading cause of low healthcare-seeking behavior among HIV-positive patients, low ART adherence, and traveling long distances to access ART. 16 , 18 Moreover, it may also be the leading cause of an increased incidence of HIV infection and HIV-related mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia. This is the most cited reason for HIV patients receiving HIV-related care from a health facility which is located far from their place of residence.…”

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Are the Things Told to Care Providers Kept Confidential?: Perceived Breaches of Confidentiality and Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Clients on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021

Bayisa¹,

Wakuma²,

Abera³

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HIV

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Introduction HIV clients’ mistrust in providers’ handling of their medical information can be a reason for them not to utilize services. Compromised confidentiality of HIV clients can affect the entire community, as other people may become reluctant to seek HIV testing and counseling. In Ethiopia, there are few data on perceived breaches of confidentiality among HIV/AIDS clients. Thus, this study aimed to assess perceived breaches of confidentiality and associated factors among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 HIV/AIDS clients at Nekemte Specialized Hospital from January 15 to February 20, 2021. Data were collected by an investigator-administered questionnaire. Collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1, and Stata version 14.0 was used for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Variables with a P -value of <0.2 in the bivariable analysis were exported to the multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and P -values of <0.05 were used to report significantly associated variables. Results A total of 423 PLHIV were included in the study. Nearly one-fourth of the respondents (23.60%) had perceived breaches of confidentiality (95% CI 19.8–27.9%). Delayed ART start [(AOR 1.97) 95% CI (1.05–3.71)], being female [(AOR 4.03) 95% CI (2.14–7.59)], being widowed [(AOR 4.11) 95% CI (1.50–11.20)], college education and above [(AOR 10.89) 95% CI (3.93–30.14)], normal BMI [(AOR 2.72) 95% CI (1.06–6.99)], substance use [(AOR 1.93) 95% CI (1.04–3.58)], not knowing other ART user(s) [(AOR 2.89) 95% CI (1.53–5.47)], and CD4 count ≤200 cells/mm 3 [(AOR 2.63) 95% CI (1.22–5.68)] were significantly associated variables. Conclusion One in four HIV/AIDS clients reported experiencing perceived breaches of confidentiality. Thus, early ART initiation, further HIV serostatus disclosure, and encouraging patients to decide on the type of care and information they want need to be strengthened in order to reduce breaches of confidentiality.

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Information-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes in a Resource-Limited Country: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 20 publications

References 23 publications

Diabetic health literacy and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients on follow up at public hospitals, Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia, 2021

Diabetic health literacy and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients on follow up at public hospitals, Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia, 2021

Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adult Diabetes Patients in Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Ethiopia; A Cross-Sectional Study

Are the Things Told to Care Providers Kept Confidential?: Perceived Breaches of Confidentiality and Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Clients on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021

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